Rethinking tailings flowsheets: From early decisions to future readiness
Tailings management is rapidly becoming one of the most important considerations in mine planning. Increasing regulatory requirements, water scarcity, rising energy costs, ESG expectations, and the adoption of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) are driving operators to rethink how tailings strategies are selected and integrated into project development. Yet many critical tailings decisions are still made too late, after key process and infrastructure choices have already been locked in.
This webinar will explore why the most successful mining projects start evaluating tailings management options at the pre-feasibility stage rather than treating tailings as a downstream consideration. Weir's tailings experts will discuss how early flowsheet decisions can influence long-term project economics, operational flexibility, water recovery, energy consumption, regulatory compliance, and overall project risk.
The webinar will also showcase project examples from Australia, Chile, and Mexico, highlighting how different regional constraints – from water scarcity to land availability and energy costs – can influence flowsheet selection. Attendees will gain practical lessons learned from operations that successfully challenged conventional approaches and delivered improved tailings outcomes.
Who should attend?
- Mine owners and operators
- Process and metallurgical engineers
- Tailings and geotechnical specialists
- EPCM professionals
- Project development teams
- Sustainability and ESG leaders
Key takeaways:
- Understand why early tailings decisions matter
- Learn how to compare flowsheets using outcome-based criteria
- Explore emerging technologies and their applications
- Review real project examples and lessons learned
- Gain a practical framework for early-stage tailings evaluation and decision-making
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Speakers
Erik Vlot – Global Tailings Director, Weir
Javier Lopez - Integrated Solutions Manager, Weir
Nick Lancaster - Regional Product Manager NAM - Tailings, Weir
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